Opposition networks report that armed Basij militia members intercepted a civilian vehicle in Mehrshahr, Karaj, forcing two passengers out at gunpoint. Video evidence reportedly corroborates the aggressive encounter.
According to reports circulating on Iranian opposition channels, an aggressive encounter between security forces and civilians occurred in the early hours of March 11 in Mehrshahr, Karaj.
Iran International, a foreign-based news network known for its strong opposition stance against the Islamic Republic, reported that it had received video evidence of the confrontation. According to the outlet, two Basij forces driving a Samand intercepted a civilian Pride vehicle. The militia members reportedly forced the two occupants out of their car, and "with shouts and threats, pulled a gun on them."The same incident was highlighted by Iranncorg, the official channel for the National Council of Iran, a pro-monarchy opposition group advocating for regime change. The channel shared an identical description of the armed threat and appended an emotional appeal to its followers, stating, "We only have each other, compatriot." The message was further framed within the context of ongoing anti-government sentiment, utilizing hashtags such as #IranRevolution2026 and #KingRezaPahlavi.
Both sources share nearly identical text describing the event, suggesting a shared initial report or one outlet copying the other. Iran International explicitly mentions possessing video evidence of the incident, while Iranncorg uses the event primarily to rally political support for the exiled Crown Prince.